Man arrested in I-77 crash that killed 2 people

Two people have died after a crash on I-77 south Sunday morning, according to medic

Author:
WCNC

Published:
7:22 AM EST February 11, 2018

Updated:
11:41 PM EST February 11, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- State troopers say a man has been arrested in a crash on I-77 south that killed two people Sunday morning.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a crash in the southbound lanes of I-77 near Lasalle Street around 5 a.m.

According to officials, the first car was stalled or traveling at a low rate of speed in the center lane of I-77 south. The second car crashed into the first from behind.

One of the driver in the crash, 24-year-old Roy Mewborn, was charged with felony death by vehicle, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. State troopers said Mewborn is also being charged with driving while impaired.